Texas Youth Commission Notes, Winter 1986 Page: 8
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McKay ...
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Nueces House students ... (Cont. from Page 6)
McKay has visited several TYC facili-
ties and is well-informed about both the
child care issues as well as the business
aspects of programming for troubled
youth.
He is a board member for High Fron-
tier, a residential treatment center which
contract for TYC youth, and has served
as a consultant to the program. At one
point he functioned as interim adminis-
trator of the program, personally super-
vising the day-to-day operations.
He is also on the Board of the Lena
Pope Home in Fort Worth, another TYC
contract program, and is described by its
director as "the individual who makes
his board involvement as important as
his business . .. He advocates for all
youth and enjoys his role and level of
hands-on involvement."
"Because of his interest in youth, Mc-
Kay wants all programs and agencies
working with the juvenile justice system
to work together toward a common
goal," said Hoffman.
McKay is also chairman of the Board
of the Edna Gladney Home in Fort
Worth, a home for unwed mothers. Be-
cause he is an adopted child, and one of
his children is also adopted, McKay has
been interested in the problems of
adoptees. He has been involved in the
passage of national legislation establish-
ing an adoption registry which is being
used in 20 states. In this registry, infor-
mation about the birth father and mother
is available to an adopted child at age
21.
"It is indeed a pleasure to present this
award to Bill McKay as this agency's
Outstanding Individual Volunteer for
1985," Hoffman concluded.
Other 1985 nominees for the agency's
Outstanding Individual Volunteer were:
Jerry Cockerham, Corsicana; Emilee
Terry, Fairfield; Belene Moore, Giddings;
Olga V. DeBadia, El Paso; Marilda Rob-
erson and Arlene R. Wagner, Houston
Parole; Judy Zarate, Schaeffer House;
Gene Deason, Brownwood; Bro. Ken
Neff, Crockett; Rev. and Mrs. Pat Bau-
cum, Gainesville; Johnny McCracken,
West Texas; Larry Raiss, Dallas parole;
Bob Stewart, Austin parole; Beryl John-
son, Middleton House.calling Bingo to training new incoming
volunteers," she said. "The patients so
enjoy them, that they are requested by
name for their help. They have earned
the reputation of being dependable and
well-liked and have been innovative in
developing activities for the 200
residents."
"Most important, they have bridged
the gap separating the very young from
the very old. Through the openness of
their hearts and with tenderness they
visited those who have no one. They
have allowed our residents to have
something to look forward to."
"The Texas Youth Commission is
proud of the outstanding service the
Nueces House boys are voluntarily pro-
viding to the Home," said Bowie. "We
also thank you, Ms. Boulter, for giving
Milton Hobbs ...
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sion of the many other hours he's spent
as a dedicated volunteer for many
youngsters," concluded Hoffman.
Other nominees for Outstanding Em-
ployee Volunteer were: Dr. Charles
Smith, Corsicana; Fred Robarge, Crock-
ett; Linda Turner, Fairfield camp; Donna
Bass, Gainesville; Corkey Hensley, West
Texas; Bill Pagan, Schaeffer House; Lalo
Gutierrez, Austin parole; and Myrtle
Mayberry, Middleton House.them the opportunity to find rewarding
experiences in serving others," he
concluded.
Other nominees for Outstanding TYC
youth volunteers were: Head Start volun-
teers at Brownwood State School; Fair-
field Wilderness Camp 'Beautify
Fairfield' volunteers; Corsicana State
Home students; Turman House Explorer
Scout Troop; Schaeffer House volun-
teers; El Paso volunteers; and the Stu-
dent Councils at Crockett, Giddings and
West Texas.
PBl Award. . . (Cont. from Page 6)
developed into permanent Bible
classes."
Through PBI, more that 25 churches
have become involved with the youth
and religious programs and have
donated not only volunteers but program
funds as well.
PBI is currently arranging for funds
and manpower to build a new chapel at
West Texas Children's Home in Pyote,
after noting the need during their Lay
Witness Weekend there.
"PBI has had a very positive effect on
TYC's chaplaincy program," said Rev.
Williams, "and our youth have been for-
tunate to receive the services of these
dedicated and trained volunteers."
Dr. Carlin was presented a personal
letter of thanks from Mrs. White and an
appreciation certificate from Governor
Mark White, in addition to the engraved
First Lady of Texas Award plaque.-
AMONG THOSE at the head table for the volunteer awards luncheon
were, left to right, Mr. and Mrs. Bill McKay of Fort Worth (McKay, State
Council chairman, served as master of ceremonies for the event); Mart
Hoffman, TYC Assistant Executive Director for Child Care; Dorothy
Kemp of Corpus Christi, State Council secretary; and Rev. Floyd N.
Williams Sr., TYC Board Member.8
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